A Bail Reform Discussion with Wendy Martin White K.C.
Public debate about bail reform is often driven by the most sensational cases. In this episode of the Robson Hall Criminal Law Podcast , criminal defence lawyer Wendy Martin-White brings a grounded, front-line perspective to what bail looks like day-to-day in Manitoba—and where the real pressure points are. The discussion shows a system that is not “broken,” but strained: shaped by limited resources, unrealistic conditions that can funnel people back into custody, and the
Beyond Bail with Sean Fraser: The Justice Minister's Three-Front Approach to Crime
by the Digital Knowledge Mobilization Team at Robson Hall Introduction: More Than Just Getting Tough Public concern over crime is a constant and pressing issue across Canada, and in a climate of heightened anxiety, the call for government to “get tough” is a familiar refrain. It’s easy to assume that any new bail reform is simply a political response to that call—a straightforward tightening of the rules. However, a recent, in-depth explanation from Canada’s Justice Minister
Click to Convict? Navigating the Prejudicial Pitfalls of Social Media Evidence in Canadian Courts
By: Austin Lees and Sean White Introduction: Since the early 2000s, we have witnessed social media's rapid rise and integration...
The Privileged Text: R v Walsh and Spousal Privilege
Author names: Allison Byram and Esther Adegbesan Introduction Spousal privilege has existed for hundreds of years, serving as a legal...
A Caution-ary Tale: R v Tessier and the Impact of the Absence of Police Cautions on the Admissibility of Statements Under the Confessions Rule
Authors: Kaitlyn Mitchell and Riley O’Hara Introduction The admissibility of statements made to police has been widely debated in the...
